One of the remarkable things about our community is the talent and creativity of our residents. Theater, music, literature, lectures, sports, travel, and more beckon us to come out and play. The community generates dozens of activities and events every month both on and off campus.

Kurt Martin, Music Man
Multi-talented Kurt Martin has supported the Pennswood Singers, memorial meetings for residents, Pennswood’s Got Talent and more. In this interview, Kurt shares his Pennswood journey. (Read More)>>
A Sampling of Activities:
- Visual arts (galleries)
- Performing arts (singing, concerts, performance, play reading, talent shows)
- Resident art (outside the apt. doors)
- Pennswood’s public art collection
- Clay
- Parties
- Sports (bocce, putting green, croquet, aquatics, gym, etc.)
- Flea market
- Games (crossword puzzles, bridge, board games, etc.)
- The Fair (Goldbook activities)
- Photography
- Book reading groups
- Writer’s groups, village Voices, poetry, and more.
- Residents book area of the library
- Humor (Henry Martin cartoon collection)
The video below is of the premiere performance of Free at Last, an original play by resident Joan Vail Thorne, a Broadway playwriter and director.
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Dancing at Pennswood
When Ruth Peterson and Jack Bertolino came to Pennswood 30 years ago, they very much wanted to start a Dance …
Drain the Swales!
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Bocce, Singing, Partying – Jack Bertolino
Interview with Ruth Bertolino and Jack Williams 10-31-22 Remembering Jack Ruth Bertolino and Jack Williams Interviewer: Marguerite Chandler OK, we’re …
The Fair (Feb., 2024)
In February 2024 the PVRA sponsored a fair to showcase all of the many service and entertainment activities that residents …
Kurt Martin, Music Man
Multi-talented Kurt Martin has supported the Pennswood Singers, memorial meetings for residents, Pennswood’s Got Talent and more. In this interview, …
Whimsey
Pennswood residents often display their sense of humor and fun with installations and art at their apartment threshold. Here are …





